Endocrine & Renal System

Question 1

Pineal gland

Answer 1

Regulates circadian rythym

Question 2

Pituitary gland

Answer 2

Regulates many other endocrine glands

Question 3

Thyroid/ parathyroid glands

Answer 3

Regulates metabolic rate and regulates blood calcium levels

Question 4

Thymus gland

Answer 4

AIDS development of immune system

Question 5

Adrenal glands

Answer 5

Regulates water & electrolyte levels, secret epinephrine and norepinephrine (neurotransmitters engage the sympathetic NS)

Question 6

Ovaries

Answer 6

Regulate female reproductive system

Question 7

Pancreas

Answer 7

Regulates blood sugar levels

Question 8

Testis

Answer 8

Regulates male reproductive system

Question 9

Kidney function

Answer 9

Filter waste product called urea, regulates uptake of sodium & produces urine, produces bicarbonate helping the buffer system

Question 10

Ureters/Urethra

Answer 10

Ureter: small tubes transporting urine from kidneys to bladder
Urethra: transports urine from bladder to outside world
- males: pass through penis
- female: emerges above vaginal opening